Overview
- iRobot has announced the Roomba Max 875 Combo with SealForce suction, ThermaMist pre‑treatment, DriLift carpet protection and an AutoWash dock and will sell the system directly in the UK for £1,099.
- Independent tests and coverage single out Dreame’s X60 as the current top tester with 42,000 Pa of claimed suction and broad availability while MOVA, Xiaomi and others also field new high‑power models.
- Reviews and lab comparisons show a clear tradeoff between wiping systems: rotating rollers evacuate dirty water and remove dried stains more thoroughly, while rotating mop pads and extendable side mops reach edges and corners better.
- Manufacturers are standardizing automated stations that use heated wash cycles and warm‑air drying and adding carpet‑lift protections, which reduce hands-on maintenance but introduce new upkeep tasks such as station cleaning and consumables management.
- Retail activity around IFA and MediaMarkt promotions has put flagship features on sale and eased short‑term availability, forcing buyers to weigh raw suction figures against navigation, edge reach and the ongoing maintenance burden.